An Olympic poster is a real adventure story, from its production to its dissemination, not forgetting its message. This document gives you all the details.

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More about Olympic Winter Games Posters from Chamonix 1924 to Vancouver 2010 Reference document13/12/2013

The posters produced for the Olympic Games are one of the facets of their visual identity. Making use of all styles and techniques, they never cease to surprise and evolve. Through this document you can obtain an overview of the various posters produced by the OCOGs for each edition of the Games

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More about Olympic Summer Games Posters from Athens 1896 to London 2012Reference document13/12/2013

The posters produced for the Olympic Games are one of the facets of their visual identity. Making use of all styles and techniques, they never cease to surprise and evolve. Through this document you can obtain an overview of the various posters produced by the OCOGs for each edition of the Games.

What is the difference between the flame, the torch and the relay? Is the flame for the Winter Games the same as that for the Summer Games? What do you know about the journey of the Olympic flame and the design of the various torches used for the Games? This document offers a simple and didactic explanation.

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More about Torches and Torch Relays of the OWG from Oslo 1952 to Sochi 2014Refrence document25/11/2014

The torch and its relay are closely linked to the Olympic Games. They announce their arrival, allowing everyone to share the Olympic spirit and to get to know the host country better.This document presents, for each edition of the Winter Games, all the facts and figures on the torch, its design and technical characteristics; and information on the various aspects of the relay, such as duration, torchbearers, route and some anecdotes from its journey.

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More about Sports pictograms of the OWG from Grenoble 1968 to Sochi 2014Reference document19/11/2014

Essential for guiding visitors and used in many communication formats, the sports pictograms receive considerable attention also owing to their aesthetic qualities. For each edition of the Winter Games since Grenoble 1968, this document presents the sports pictograms through visuals and information on the graphic designers and the creative concept.

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More about Sports pictograms of the OG from Tokyo 1964 to Rio 2016Reference document19/11/2014

Essential for guiding visitors and used in many communication formats, the sports pictograms receive considerable attention also owing to their aesthetic qualities. For each edition of the Summer Games since Tokyo 1964, this document presents the sports pictograms through visuals and information on the graphic designers and the creative concept.

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More about Torches & Torch Relays of the OG from Berlin 1936 to London 2012Reference document25/11/2014

The torch and its relay are closely linked to the Olympic Games. They announce their arrival, allowing everyone to share the Olympic spirit and to get to know the host country better. This document presents, for each edition of the Summer Games, all the facts and figures on the torch, its design and technical characteristics; and information on the various aspects of the relay, such as duration, torchbearers, route and some anecdotes from its journey.

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More about Olympic Summer Games Medals from Athens 1896 to London 2012Reference document04/11/2013

This document traces the evolution of the Olympic Summer Games medals, from the first Games in Athens in 1896 to those in London in 2012. Each medal is presented with a photo of its obverse and reverse, with a description of the design and the technical details available.

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More about Olympic Winter Games Medals from Chamonix 1924 to Sochi 2014Reference document04/11/2013

This document looks at the evolution of the Olympic Winter Games medals, from the first Games in Chamonix in 1924 to those in Sochi 2014. Each medal is presented with a photo of its obverse and reverse, with a description of the design and the technical details available.

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More about Olympic Summer Games Mascots from Munich 1972 to Rio 2016Reference document30/06/2015

Inspired by people, animals and even creatures of myth and legend, the mascots are an integral part of the Olympic celebrations. From Waldi, the dachshund who accompanied the 1972 Games in Munich, to Vinicius, the agile mascot of Rio 2016, discover these characters which are also part of the history of the Games.

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More about Olympic Winter Games Mascots from Innsbruck 1976 to Sochi 2014Reference document10/01/2013

Inspired by people, animals and even creatures of myth and legend, the mascots are an integral part of the Olympic celebrations. From Schneemann, the snowman who accompanied the 1976 Winter Games in Innsbruck, to the three mascots that will represent the Games in Sochi in 2014, discover these characters which are also part of the history of the Games.

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More about Youth Olympic Games mascots from Singapore 2010 to Lillehammer 2016Reference document30/06/2015

Inspired by people, animals and even creatures of myth and legend, the mascots are an integral part of the Olympic celebrations. The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) also have their own mascots, which, from the lion to the lynx, showcase imagination and artistic creativity, giving a personal and characteristic touch to each edition of the YOG.

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More about Youth Olympic Games Medals from Singapore 2010 to Nanjing 2014Reference Document08/04/2015

This documents looks at the evolution of the medals of the three first editions of the Youth Olympic Games since Singapore in 2010. Each medal is presented with a photo of its obverse and reverse, with a description of the creation process and design.

Who has won the most gold medals in the history of the Olympic Summer Games? Who is the youngest ever medallist? Which athlete has won the most medals in women’s tennis? This document offers this kind of information and much more.

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More about Records of medals at the Olympic Winter GamesFactsheet11/02/2015

Who has won the most gold medals in the history of the Olympic Winter Games? Who is the youngest ever medallist? Which athlete has competed the most times at the Games? This document offers this kind of information and much more.

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More about The programme of the Games of the OlympiadFactsheet02/01/2012

Main landmarks in the evolution of the sports programme at the Summer Games.

How was Tokyo chosen as the host city for the Olympic Winter Games in 2020? What were the results of the votes to choose the host cities of the Games in 1994, 1996 or 1998 ? This document provides the key information.

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More about Bid Procedure for the Olympic Winter Games of 2018Reference document10/10/2011

It all started in the Peloponnese, in Greece, around 3,000 years ago. In these pages, you will find out what it meant to be an athlete at that time, which sports were on the programme and the prizes awarded to the winners.

This document gives a simple and didactic explanation about how one of the greatest contemporary sports events has developed. It shows the similarities and differences between the modern and ancient Olympic Games, using the example of the sports programme, which has expanded over time.

When was the first torch relay organised? What are the strangest routes the Olympic flame has taken? This document provides this kind of information, as well as the key facts and figures concerning the torch relay.

The International Sports Federations (IFs), the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the IOC’s commissions, members and Presidents, etc.: learn about the roles and missions of the various bodies which make up the Olympic Movement.

From the criteria for election to the voting method, including roles and responsibilities, find out who are the current members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

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More about Roles and responsibilities during the Olympic GamesFactsheet01/01/2010

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the International Federations (IFs) and the Organising Committees for the Olympic Games (OCOGs) are the Olympic Movement bodies which contribute to the success of the Games. This document explains the responsibilities of each of them.

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More about Elections of the IOC PresidentsReference document23/09/2013

This document looks at the elections of the Presidents of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), from the upcoming election at the IOC Session in September 2013 back to the first election of Dimitrius Vikelas, in 1894.

The International Sports Federations (IFs), the National Olympic Committees (NOCs), the IOC’s commissions, members and Presidents, etc.: learn about the roles and missions of the various bodies which make up the Olympic Movement.

The first Olympic Day was celebrated on 23 June 1948. The Olympic Day Run was first launched in 1987, the run was about encouraging all National Olympic Committees (NOCs) to celebrate Olympic Day and promoting the practice of mass sport. Find out more about these two events in this document.

“Ekecheiria” or the Olympic Truce dates back to 9th century BC Greece. The first truce was a treaty between three kings, Iphitos of Elis, Cleosthenes of Pisa and Lycurgus of Sparta, to ensure the immunity of the sanctuary of Olympia and the region of Elis. During this truce period, athletes, artists and their families, and ordinary pilgrims could travel safely to take part in or watch the Olympic Games and then return to their respective countries. Taking account of the new political realities of which sport and the Olympic Games form a part, how was the Truce integrated into the modern Olympic Games? Find out the answer by consulting this document.

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More about The fight against doping and promotion of athletes' healthFactsheet01/01/2010

Facts and figures about the IOC’s approach to one of its top priorities: the World Anti-Doping Code, doping controls and procedures during the Games, disciplinary commissions, etc.

The IOC makes sport a means of helping the most disadvantaged populations and those affected by disasters. This document takes a more detailed look at the IOC’s activities and partnerships.

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More about The environment and sustainable developmentFactsheet01/10/2009

The IOC is naturally not insensitive to environmental issues. Initiatives, the Olympic Movement’s Agenda 21, guides, awareness-raising and education plus impact studies are the IOC’s efforts to protect the planet.

At which Olympic Games did women’s figure skating make its first appearance? Did you know that the first female IOC member was elected in 1981? This document contains the answers to such questions and more facts and figures about the presence of women in the Olympic Movement.

Placing sport at the service of humanity, the IOC helps in the fight against AIDS. Figures, awareness-raising and national initiatives are among the topics addressed in this document.

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More about Aquatics - Diving: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when diving appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1904 to our days: introduction of women’s events and synchronized diving, etc.

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More about Aquatics - Swimming: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when swimming appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: introduction of women’s events, of butterfly and marathon events, etc.

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More about Aquatics – Synchronized Swimming: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when synchronized swimming appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1984 to our days: introduction of team events, duet events, etc.

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More about Aquatics – Water Polo: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when water polo appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1900 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

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More about Archery: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when archery appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1900 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc

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More about Badminton: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when badminton appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1992 to our days: inclusion of a mixed doubles event, etc.

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More about Basketball: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when basketball appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1936 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc

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More about Boxing: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when boxing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1904 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

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More about Canoe Slalom: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when canoe slalom appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1972 to our days.

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More about Canoe Sprint: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when canoe sprint appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1936 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

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More about Cycling - BMX: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when BMX appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 2008 to our days.

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More about Cycling – Mountain Bike: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when mountain biking appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1996 to our days.

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More about Cycling Road: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when road cycling appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

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More about Cycling Track: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when track cycling appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: inclusion of women’s events, etc.

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More about Equestrian Sport: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when equestrian sports appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1900 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

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More about Fencing: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when fencing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: introduction of women’s events such as the women’s sabre, etc.

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More about Football: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when football appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1900 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

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More about Golf: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when golf appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and at which edition of the Games it was present or absent.

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More about Gymnastics - Artistic: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when artistic gymnastics appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

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More about Gymnastics - Rhythmic: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when rhythmic gymnastics appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1984 to our days.

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More about Gymnastics - Trampoline: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when trampoline appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 2000 to our days.

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More about Handball: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

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More about Hockey: History at the Olympic Games Reference document31/03/2015

To discover when hockey appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1908 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

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More about Judo: History at the Olympic Games Reference document31/03/2015

To discover when judo appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1964 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

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More about Modern Pentathlon: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when modern pentathlon appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1912 to our days: introduction of a women’s event, etc.

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More about Rowing: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when rowing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1900 to our days: inclusion of women’s events, lightweight events, etc.

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More about Rugby: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when rugby appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and at which edition of the Games it was present or absent.

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More about Sailing: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when sailing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1900 to our days: introduction of windsurfing and women’s events.

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More about Shooting: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when shooting appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: introduction of women’s events, team events, etc.

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More about Table tennis: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when table tennis appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1988 to our days: introduction of team events, etc.

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More about Taekwondo: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

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More about Tennis: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when tennis appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: introduction of women’s events and mixed doubles events, etc

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More about Triathlon: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when triathlon: appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 2000 to our days.

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More about Volleyball – Beach Volleyball: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when beach volleyball appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1996 to our days.

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More about Volleyball: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when volleyball appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1964 to our days

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More about Weightlifting: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

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More about Wrestling - Freestyle: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when freestyle wrestling appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1904 to our days: introduction of women’s events, etc.

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More about Wrestling – Greco-Roman: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when Greco-roman wrestling appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days.

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More about Athletics: History at the Olympic GamesReference document31/03/2015

To discover when athletics appeared on the programme of the Olympic Games and how the different events evolved from 1896 to our days: inclusion of women’s events, such as marathon, hammer throw and 3000m steeplechase, etc.

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More about Alpine skiing: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when alpine skiing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1936 to our days: inclusion of downhill, slalom, super-G, etc.

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More about Biathlon: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when biathlon appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of women’s events, pursuit, mass start, etc.

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More about Bobsleigh : participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when bobsleigh appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of 2 man or 5 man’s events, women’s events, etc.

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More about Cross-country skiing: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when cross-country skiing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of women’s events, change in the race distances and formats, etc.

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More about Curling: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesDocument reference01/11/2011

To discover when curling appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and at which edition of the Games it was present or absent.

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More about Figure skating: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when figure skating appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of ice dancing, team event, etc.

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More about Freestyle skiing: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when freestyle skiing appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1992 to our days, such as the inclusion of ski cross.

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More about Ice hockey: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when ice hockey appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days, such as the inclusion of a women’s event.

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More about Luge: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when luge appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1964 to our days, such as the inclusion of a team event

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More about Nordic combined: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when Nordic combined appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of a team event, of a sprint event, etc.

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More about Short-track speed skating : participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when short-track speed skating appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1992 to our days: inclusion of women’s 1000m, men’s 500m, 1500m, etc

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More about Skeleton: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when skeleton appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1928 to our days, such as the inclusion of a women’s event.

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More about Ski jumping: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when ski jumping appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of a team event, a women’s event, etc.

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More about Snowboard: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when snowboard appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1998 to our days: inclusion of parallel giant slalom event, cross, etc.

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More about Speed skating: participation during the history of the Olympic Winter GamesReference document01/11/2011

To discover when speed skating appeared on the programme of the Olympic Winter Games and how the different events evolved from 1924 to our days: inclusion of women’s events, men’s 1000m, women’s 5000m, etc.